Rwanda’s efforts to deepen decentralization and strengthen citizen participation took centre stage on Wednesday as senior government officials, civil society leaders, and development partners convened in Kigali for a National Policy Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Decentralization.
The high-level forum marked a defining moment for reflection as the Public Policy Monitoring Information and Advocacy (PPIMA) Programme, a 15-year initiative supporting citizen participation and accountability, approaches its conclusion at the end of 2025.
Opening the dialogue, Apollinaire Mupiganyi, Executive Director of Transparency International Rwanda, said the meeting was designed to look beyond achievements and focus on sustainability.